Roy-Hetland Funeral Home Obituaries - Eulogy Assistant (2024)

Obituary Preview: Leroy George Mackove, the son of George and Maggie (Ripplinger) Mackove, was born on May 11, 1937, in Geneseo, North Dakota. Leroy graduated from Valley City High School and then joined the National Guard to help pay for his college. After receiving his teaching degree, Leroy began teaching at an elementary school in Cayuga, ND. While living in Cayuga, Leroy met the love of his life, Sharon Kriz. They were united in marriage on August 8, 1959, and three children were born to this union, Tammy, Shelly, and Scott. Leroy moved his family to Valley City, ND, where he received his Bachelors Degree from Valley City State University. He continued with his education at NDSU receiving his Masters Degree in Education in 1962.

Leroy taught at many schools in North Dakota before becoming a superintendent in Souris, ND, Round Lake, MN and then Osakis, MN. Leroy was the Osakis School district superintendent for 26 years retiring in 1999. During this time, Leroy was always extremely proud of his Osakis students. He enjoyed handing out special awards and diplomas to his students over the years and he tried to attend every home sporting event during his time as superintendent. He worked hard along with his fellow colleagues, to secure funding, to build a new school and athletic complex in Osakis.

Leroy was a member of the Knights of Columbus and was a former Grand Knight. He was also involved with the Schreiners and many other education organizations throughout Minnesota including the Minnesota State High School League Board of Directors.

Family has always been important to Leroy. He liked to take his family to the stock car races in Alexandria and raised and rode horses with his children. He loved the horses along with the rest of his family and hardly ever missed a show. In fact, he even did announcing for horse shows for the Osakis Trailblazer Saddle Club and loved every minute of it. He took many family trips and liked to go boating with Sharon, his children, grandchildren, and his dog Buster. Christmas was Leroy’s favorite holiday. He always made sure everyone had lots of presents to open under the Christmas tree. Leroy will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him.

Leroy G. Mackove, died on Sunday, October 2, 2022, in his apartment at Nelson Gables in Alexandria at the age of 85 years old. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Sharon Mackove of Osakis; daughter, Shelly Mackove of Eagen; son, Scott (Donna) Mackove of Grey Eagle; grandchildren, Amber (Karson) Duncanson, Danielle (Dane) Vocelka, Ryan (Carrie) Lowe, Tyler Lowe, and step grandson Jonathan; 6 great grandchildren; brother, Frank (Kathy) Mackove; sisters, Pauline (Bill) Thorson, Alice Ganyo, Pam (Mark) Kinsella, and Ramona (Glen) Anderson. He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter Tammy Lowe. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 11 AM at St. Alexius Catholic Church in West Union, MN

A visitation will take place on Friday, October 7, 2022, from 4-7 PM at the Roy Hetland Funeral Home and continue one hour prior to the mass at the church on Saturday.

Interment will be in Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Osakis, MN. Arrangements are with the Roy-Hetland Funeral Home of Osakis, Minnesota

Obituary Preview: Barbara Ann (Wanderscheid) Schneider was born on April 27, 1952 in LeMars, Iowa and thus began her story of loving and giving. She was the third child of Harold and Rita (Pick) Wanderscheid and was baptized at St. James Catholic Church. Barbara attended Gehlen Catholic Schools and after graduation, went on to St. Joseph School of Nursing in Sioux City, Iowa. Her journey in nursing started in Des Moines, Iowa at the VA Hospital.

Barbara met and married Anthony Schneider of Algona, Iowa. She and Tony took the leap to follow a dream of owning a fishing resort and purchased “The Head of the Lakes” in Osakis, Minnesota. They were blessed with the arrival of two daughters, Emilee and Sara. Their daughters became the joy and purpose of their lives.

Barb continued to pursue nursing and eventually became Nurse Supervisor at Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria, Minnesota where she was treasured until retiring in December, 2014. Barb treasured spending time with family; her heart was stolen by two boys, her grandsons, Eli and Mason. She traveled often with her family, taking her girls and “boys” to exciting venues. Barb also made many trips visiting her parents, brother and sisters. She was the angel that watched over them, especially in times of trial.

She started bowling, as always, meeting friends that would share special memories. Barb was a longtime member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Osakis – becoming a Eucharistic Minister.

Barbara went to meet her Lord and Savior at her home on September 28, 2022, at the age of 70, surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Knute Nelson Hospice. She is survived by her daughters, Emilee (Dan) Neumann, Sara Schneider; grandsons, Eli Neumann and Mason Neumann; brother, Rick (Connie) Wanderscheid; sisters, Margie (Gerald) Hodgson, Jan (Mike) Beauregard and Debbie (Marlin) Nelson. She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant brother.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Osakis. Visitation will be held from 4 – 7 PM on Monday, October 3, 2022, at the Roy-Hetland Funeral Home and for one hour prior to the service at the church.

Memorials preferred to the American Cancer Society or Knute Nelson Hospice.

Obituary Preview: Ruth Kathleen Navratil was born on July 2nd, 1943 to Louis Navratil and Barbara (Zeithamer) Navratil. She was one of eight children and raised on the family farm in Alexandria. Ruth graduated from Jefferson High School in Alexandria and spent time in California with her then husband, Maynard Gulbranson, as a military family. They moved back to Minnesota and raised their family on Lake Andrew in the Alexandria area.

Ruth worked at different jobs throughout her life – all of which had one thing in common. Whether it was in the job description or not, she would find herself in the kitchen baking and cooking for a portion of her work day! No matter where she was or what she was doing for work, she always found her way to the kitchen to share her love of cooking and baking with those around her. Ruth’s love of baking and cooking for her friends and family was what made her truly happy. If she could teach you how to do it also, she was proud as could be. From Christmas Cookies, Pork Chop Chili, Egg Rolls, Caramel Rolls - to the best Fried Green Tomatoes ever – she had a passion for them all. Her family will have traditions to carry on, with their own favorite recipes they learned over the years. Each will be referred to with love, as Mom’s best, Grandma’s favorite, Sisters go to – or Auntie’s classic! Ruth enjoyed playing different sports throughout her life and enjoyed fishing with family, playing softball, golfing, bowling and really enjoyed playing cards with family and friends. She enjoyed making memories and was often very entertaining when things were not going “quite right” for her – I am sure we all have a memory or two that we laugh at when we think about time spent together. Gardening may have been the biggest “sport she played” and she built a good team along the way. Everyone learned from the best and will carry on that tradition. It was her favorite past time above and beyond her sports. Gardening first, play second!

Ruth is survived by her Children; Brent Gulbranson, Steve Gulbranson, Deborah Gulbranson, and Chad Gulbranson. Grandchildren; Briana Gulbranson, Kayla Gulbranson, Jordan Gulbranson, Connor Gulbranson, and Aidan Gulbranson. Siblings; Joanne (Wayne) Fearing, Tom Navratil, Carol Leaunart and Norman (Fran)Navratil. Sister-in-laws; Nancy (Harvey) Navratil and Wanda (James) Navratil. She was preceeded in death by her Parents; Louis Navratil, Barbara (Zeithamer) Navratil, Step-Mother Ella Navratil. Brothers; Harvey Navratil, James Navratil, and Sister; Marlene (Bill) Lund.

Ruth went with the Angels on September 25th, 2022 and will be remembered with smiles through tears. The years she was in our lives will leave us with memories to cherish and stories to share with our loved ones. Her life was never about her trials or struggles as she lived with love in her heart and peace in her soul. God Bless her until we meet again.

A FuneralService will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 3, 2022, at Roy-Hetland Funeral Homein Osakis, MN. Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM on Sunday, October2, 2022, at Roy-Hetland Funeral Home in Osakis, MN. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date at Lake MaryCemetery in Lake Mary Township, MN.

Obituary Preview: Delores Gettel, the daughter of Nicholas and Bernadine (Beckermann) Roering, was born on March 7, 1925 in Spring Hill, MN. She lived on a farm near Spring Hill, before moving with her thirteen siblings and parents to a farm near Elrosa. She met Virgil Gettel in Sauk Centre, when she was rooming with Virgil’s grandmother. Virgil proposed and they were united in marriage on July 8, 1947 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre. To this union, five children were born, Arlene, Janet, Judy, Lavern, and Larry. They bought a farm just west of Osakis. Delores helped out on the farm, milking cows, doing chores, feeding chickens, and working in the fields with her husband and children.

Delores was a wonderful hardworking mother, who was a great cook and loved to bake. She always had some sort of desserts or food ready for visitors. Some of her hobbies included, crocheting, embroidering, canning and making jelly. One of her favorite hobbies, was making quilts. She made quilts for all of her family and for her mission group. Delores was a kind andloving woman, who enjoyed visiting, dancing, and going to the casino once in a while. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her.

Delores Gettel died on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Alex Assisted Living in Alexandria at the age of 97 years old. She is survived by her children, Lavern Gettel of Osakis, Larry (Tammy) Gettel of Osakis, and Janet (Larry) Rosch of Long Prairie; 6 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren; sisters, Shirley Kleinschmidt, Bernelda Ballman, Marilyn Ruprecht, Valeria (Jerry) Terhaar, and Patricia Boyer; sister-in-law, Irene Roering; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Virgil Gettel; daughters, Arlene Blanchard and Judy Gettel; grandson, Jeremy Gettel; 4 brothers and 4 sisters.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 11AM at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Osakis. A visitation will take place from 9:30 AM until 11 AM at the church on Tuesday. Interment will be in the Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

Obituary Preview: Michael Burnell Schauer was born on May 5, 1956, in Arlington, Minnesota to Burnell “Mox” and Ermalinda “Erma” (Schmiesing) Schauer. He graduated from Sauk Centre High School and lived a majority of his adult life in Long Prairie. Michael had a variety of jobs including working at Larson Boats in Little Falls, working at a dry cleaning business in Alexandria, and as a custodian at St. Gabriel’s Hospital in Little Falls.

Michael loved fishing and the outdoors as well as cheering for the Minnesota Twins and Vikings. He enjoyed computer strategy games, listening to rock music and talk radio, and watching classic TV comedy. Michael also enjoyed working on cars and “tinkering” on things in the garage.

Michael died of natural causes on Friday, September 2, 2022, at his home at the age of 66. He is survived by his son, Brent (Ally) Schauer of St. Louis Park; daughter, Tiffany (Nicholas) Doyle of Fargo; grandchildren, Margot and Maura Schauer; brothers, Greg and Andy Schauer of Little Sauk; sister, Mary (Paul) Siegle of Albertville; nephews, Matt (Missy) and Jimmy (Katie Seifermann) Siegle. Michael is preceded in death by his parents, Burnell and Ermalinda.

A celebration of life service will be held from 1:00-4:00pm on Sunday, October 9, 2022, at Diamond Point Steakhouse in Little Sauk, Minnesota.

Obituary Preview: Janice June (Johnson) Frank, age 88, of Osakis, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2022, surrounded by family at Galeon Senior Living.

Janice was born on June 5, 1934, in Quamba, Minnesota to Oscar and Hazel (Erickson) Johnson. Janice grew up in a large family of twelve children on a farm in the Moose Lake area. She graduated from Moose Lake High School in 1953 where she was a talented majorette and worked at a local drive-in. After high school, Janice moved to the Twin Cities and was employed as a bank teller. It was there that she met the love of her life, Kearney Frank. They were married a few months later on December 1, 1956. From this blessed union, Kirby was born in 1957 and Kimberly in 1959. After the children finished their high school education, Janice worked at Honeywell for 11 years.

Many family vacations were spent fishing on North Long Lake and Lake Osakis, staying at Black’s Resort. Together during their retirement years, Kearney and Janice spent winters in Las Vegas and traveled to various destinations, by flying and taking cruises. Janice’s favorite trip was traveling with Lurton’s Carole to Europe.

Janice will always be remembered for her excellent sewing abilities. She was an accomplished seamstress, and had her own business. She sewed numerous wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses, drapes, stylish clothes, doll dresses, and baby layettes. In her later years, she made hundreds of quilts, embroidered dish towels, and sewed beautiful banners for church. Janice belonged to the Osakis VFW Auxiliary and the Osakis Lutheran Church quilters group. She had a huge heart and would gladly help others in need.

Janice especially loved spending time with her beloved husband, catching fish, and showering love on her family. Janice’s pies were amazing and pie crust cookies were a favorite for the kids. Janice will always be remembered for her wonderful kindness to others, her beautiful sewing projects, and her fabulous fish fries. Janice will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Janice is survived by her loving husband, Kearney; son, Kirby (Mary) Frank of Eden Prairie; daughter, Kimberly (Keith) Olson of Inver Grove Heights; grandchildren, Chelsie (Spencer) Chan, Megan (Jake Stille) Frank, Alyssa (Emma Wright) Frank, Bennett (Elizabeth) Olson, Meredith (Adam) Sommers, and Nathan (Mikaela) Olson; and great-grandchildren, Warren, Jalene, Audrey, Elsie and Eleanor. Janice is also survived by brothers: Lurton (Carole) Johnson of Buffalo, Steven (Jeanne) Johnson of Moose Lake; and Ivan (Carol) Johnson of Surprise, AZ; and sisters: Irene Rizner of Big Lake; and Nancy (Kermit) Jusczak of Richfield; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Janice is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Curtis and Michael; and sisters, Allison, Dolores, Marlowe and Mary Lou.

A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at Osakis Lutheran Church with visitation one hour prior to the service.

Obituary Preview: Marie Louise (Kastler) Larson was born on October 31, 1924, in Mendota, Minnesota to Rudolph and Anna (Lauer) Kastler. She was the sixth of eight children and grew up with her siblings on the family farm in Mendota. Marie received Holy Baptism at St. Peter Catholic Church in Mendota. In 1937, the family moved to a small farm north of Ogilvie. She attended school until the eighth grade, where she also helped her parents on the family farm. Her first job away from home was in St. Paul at Continental Flour Mill.

Marie married Rodger Leslie Larson on September 15, 1952, in Worth County, Iowa. They were the parents of five children: Fay Lynnette, Gregory Lee, Rodger Gary, Brenda Marie and James Leslie, who was stillborn due to an automobile accident in December, 1965.

Rodger and Marie owned the local jewelry store in Osakis, where they worked side by side daily until 1989, when they closed the store and sold the building. They were lifelong members of Osakis Lutheran Church, which was only one block from their home. Marie was involved with the children’s Sunday nursery, cradle roll, Ladies Aid, Ruth Circle, Bible groups and quilting at the church. She also enjoyed couples bowling, and playing cards after couples bowling, fishing off their pontoon, gardening, holding garage sales and having coffee and conversation at the local cafes with friends. She was known for her dill pickles, which was a big request for various social functions. While Marie did like to cook and bake, her cookies, desserts and sweets recipes outweighed the other categories. Always a priority was canning and making sure there was a variety of pickles, peaches, crab apples, pears and jellies on the shelves and corn and apple pies in the freezer until the next year’s produce was ready. Many nights her children would lay in bed listening to the canning jars “pop” as they sealed.

Marie went to live in Heaven on Sunday, August 28, 2022, at the age of 97. She is preceded in death by her parents, Rudoph and Anna; in-laws, Henry and Ella Larson; infant son, James; husband, Rodger, great granddaughter, Reagan Vincent; brothers, George, Joe & Rudolph Kastler; sisters, Lillian Nixon, Irene Dee, Florence Kleis and Anna Jueneman; brother and sister-in-laws, Harry Nixon, Ervin Dee, Lawrence Kleis, Ervin Jueneman, Mary Kastler, Dorothy Kastler, Marlys Miche, Alonzo Larson, Gloria and Stan Schultz and Fran Larson.

Marie is survived by her children, Fay (Jack) Chestnut of Minnetonka, Greg (Brenda) Larson of Champlin, Rodger (Karen) Larson of Osakis, Brenda (Dana) Haak of Garfield; grandchildren, Jocelyn (Matt) Vincent, Justin (Amy Hauber) Haak, Brady (Melessa) Haak, Sydney Larson and Marissa Haak; great grandchildren, Shawn Gebhardt-Haak, Asher, Emmersyn and Brighton Vincent, Delaney Haak; three foster great grandchildren, Alyssa, Aliyah and Alijah; sister-in-laws, Ramona Kastler and Louaine Larson; brother-in-law, Dale Larson and many nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to give special thanks to the staff at the Galeon where she was well cared for the past seven years of her life.

A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at Osakis Lutheran Church in Osakis. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.

Memorials preferred to a charity of your choice.

Obituary Preview: Donald Rodger Samuelson was born on May 11, 1957, in Sauk Centre, Minnesota to Verner and Margaret (Rodgers) Samuelson. Don graduated from Sauk Centre High School in 1975 and then attended Alexandria Technical College for Tool and Die. Don later went to school for Water Environmental Technologies at St. Cloud Technical College.

Don married Marilyn Peterson on June 6, 1981, and the couple was blessed with three boys, Nickolas, Mitchell, and Logan. The family lived and grew in Sauk Centre.

Don spent most of his working career at Kraft Foods in Melrose. In early 2000s, Don moved to Alexandria where he worked a variety of different jobs with the Alexandria Opportunities Center and most recently at McDonald’s. Don enjoyed woodworking, wildlife, car shows, photography, music, gardening, and most of all being with his family.

Don died on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at Alomere Heath in Alexandria at the age of 65, and gave the gift of life through organ and tissue donation. He is survived by his sons, Nickolas Samuelson of Little Sauk; Mitchell (Tara) Samuelson of Alexandria; and Logan Samuelson of Sauk Centre; granddaughter, Taylor Samuelson; mother, Margaret Samuelson of Sauk Centre; sisters, Elaine Seidel of Williston, ND, Vernette (Paul) Johnson of Sartell, and Florence Helmbrecht of Sauk Centre; and a niece and nephews. Don is preceded in death by his father, Verner Samuelson; and brothers-in-law, Jim Bielke, Bill Helmbrecht, and Richard Seidel.

A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at River of Life Church in Sauk Centre. Visitation will be held from 5-8 PM on Friday, August 26, 2022, at the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria and for one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.

Obituary Preview: Marjorie LaVonne Swor age 91, of Osakis went to her heavenly home on Thursday, July 28, 2022.

Marjorie was born on November 26, 1930, in Belle River Township, Douglas County, Minnesota to Gustav and Alice (Martin) Kallstrom. She was baptized and confirmed at Fahlun Lutheran Church in rural Nelson. Marjorie attended country school in Belle River Township and Osakis Public School. She later received a diploma for clerical and key punch from the Alexandria Technical College.

Marjorie was united in marriage to Ralph Swor on May 7, 1949. The couple was blessed with three children, James, Ralph Jr. and Suzzette. The family lived in Osakis all their life. While living in town, Marjorie was homemaker and a helper to Ralph in their many projects. In their 50’s the couple moved from their lake home to a farm north of Osakis. Here Marge became a farmer, milking the cows, raising chickens and tending a large garden. Ralph was still working construction but helped her out when he was available. The couple built several homes around the Osakis area. Marjorie was active member Osakis Lutheran Church with the Ladies Aid, Monday Quilters, and making cloth diapers and assembling personal care kits. She volunteered with Meals on Wheels, served as treasurer of the Senior Club, and counseled for Alcoholics Anonymous. Marjorie enjoyed gardening, canning, working on their homes and scrapbooking with her daughter. She loved her Lord and always wanted to do His will. Marjorie loved for butterflies and had many around her house. Her great-grandchildren loved looking around her house and counting them (which was well over 100). Most of all Marge loved spending time her family and friends.

On Thursday, July 28, 2022, Marjorie exchanged her perishable body for her new imperishable body and left her room at the Galeon in Osakis to enter her heavenly home. She is survived by her daughter, Suzzette (Doug) Sibell of Osakis; daughter-in-law, Wanda (Bruce) Loween of Alexandria; five grandchildren, Venesha, Sarah, Jeremiah, Wyatt and Calysta; twelve great-grandchildren; brother, Carl Kallstrom of Burnsville and Roland (Dorothy) Kallstrom of Wabasha; and several nieces and nephews. Marjorie is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph; sons, James and Ralph Jr; parents, Gustav and Alice; sister, Viola Hevern; and brother-in-law, Jack Hevern; and sister-in-law, Jean Kallstrom; half siblings, Elaine and Woodrow Kallstrom.

A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 AM on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at Osakis Lutheran Church in Osakis. Visitation will be held 5-8 PM on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at the Roy-Hetland Funeral Home.

Obituary Preview: Lois Kathleen Marie (Johnson) Murray was born on April 23, 1932, in Duluth, Minnesota to Omar and Myrtle (Anderson) Johnson. The family moved to St. Paul, Minnesota and Lois was raised there. She graduated from St. Paul Mechanic Arts School in 1950 and moved to Loma Linda, CA to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse at The College of Medical Evangelists. After graduating in 1954, she moved back to St. Paul and spent the next two years as an assistant Nursing Arts instructor at Bethesda Hospital. She married Kermit Hanson on November 10, 1956, at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Alexandria, Minnesota. The couple settled down in Osakis and were blessed with two children, David, and MaryEllen. Lois began working at the Community Memorial Home as an RN in 1968 and continued working there after Kermit passed away in 1970, until her retirement in 1995.

On April 23, 1972, Lois married Roy Murray at Osakis Lutheran Church. With this union, Lois gained three stepchildren, Craig, Nancy and Lori. Together the couple worked hard raising strawberries that they would bring to many different places in Osakis. After retirement, Roy and Lois joined the snowbird crowd, wintering in Texas. Lois loved animals, especially dogs, gardening, knitting, and being outside. She was a member of Sons of Norway, The Red Hats, and the Ladies Aid. Lois was an amazing cook and often canned and made jam from the strawberries they grew. She also enjoyed traveling and went to many places such as Russia, England, Europe, and many road trips around the United States, but her favorite vacation spot was where she was born in Duluth.

Lois died on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at United Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota at the age of 90. She is survived by her children, David (Lori) Hanson of Olivia, MN, MaryEllen (Robert) Eller of Eagan, MN; stepchildren, Craig Murray of Seattle, WA, Nancy (Mark) Bergeron of Ham Lake, MN and Lori Murray of Bloomington, MN; 3 step-grandchildren; 2 step-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Lois is preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Kermit Hanson and Roy Murray; and brother, Glen Johnson.

A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at Osakis Lutheran Church in Osakis. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service at the church.

Obituary Preview: Elaine M. Messer died on Sunday, July 24, 2022, at St. Benedicts Senior Community in St. Cloud, MN at the age of 78 years old.

A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, July 29, 2022, at 1 PM at CalvaryCemetery in Osakis, MN.

Obituary Preview: Timothy Scott Stelling was born on January 22, 1951, in Tilden, Nebraska to Duane and Violet (Auman) Stelling. Tim graduated from high school in Bloomfield, Nebraska. He attended veterinarian school in Ames, Iowa.

On January 10, 1970, Tim was united in marriage to Linda McCain at United Brethren Church in Crofton, Nebraska. Tim joined the U.S. Air Force in 1971 and was stationed at March Air Force Base in California and Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha, Nebraska until 1974. This is where he met his best friend, Harry Hammonds, and the two became more like brothers. He continued his military career with the Air Force National Guard for another 5 years as the couple began farming with Tim’s family in Nebraska in 1974. While farming he started working for Carnation Genetics. He always appreciated and enjoyed working with his family in Nebraska and with the community he lived.

The couple was blessed with three children, Eric, Stacy, and Nathan. In 1988, the family moved to Osakis, Minnesota where Tim continued to work with Carnation Genetics which later became Alta Genetics. In 1991, the family purchased a farm and the kids farmed and milked cows alongside their dad. In 1996, Tim retired from Alta Genetics and has been engaged in the farming operation ever since. Tim was proud of the farming operation that he started with his sons. In 2018, the Stelling’s were named Farm Family of the Year for Todd County.

Tim’s greatest passions were his faith, family, and farming. He loved working with cows and won many awards for breeding and production. Tim loved a good-looking cow and was proud of his bred and raised cow, Du-Ma-Ti Valiant Boots Jewel, who won at the World Dairy Expo and was nominated All American. Tim belonged to the Minnesota Corn Growers Association, Minnesota Soybean Association, and the Sauk Valley Lutheran Church Council. Tim, Linda and Harry enjoyed taking many trips together. Tim enjoyed stopping at the sights to see anything to do with history. Most of all Tim loved his family, especially his grandchildren and spending time with them.

Tim died on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at Alomere Health in Alexandria at the age of 71. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda, children, Eric (Deborah) Stelling of Sauk Centre, Stacy (fiancé, Jeff Park) Hlatky of Osakis, and Nathan (Tammy) Stelling of Osakis; grandchildren, Amber (Austin) Kraft, Payton (fiancé, Kylie Anderson) Hlatky, Austin Stelling, Grant Stelling, Rachael Stelling, and Paige Stelling; great-granddaughter, Emma Hlatky, brother, Mark (Karen) Stelling of Bloomfield, NE; and nieces and nephews. Tim is preceded in death by his parents, Duane and Violet.

A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 AM on Monday, July 25, 2022, at Sauk Valley Lutheran Church in rural Osakis. Visitation will be held from 5–8 PM on Sunday, July 24, 2022, at Sauk Valley Lutheran Church in rural Osakis and for one hour prior to the service at the church.

Obituary Preview: Shery, B. Jarvi, age 77, of Osakis died on Friday, July 15, 2022 at Alomere Health in Alexandria due to COVID-19 complications.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 10AM at the Roy-Hetland Funeral Home in Osakis, MN.

A visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Saturday.

Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Osakis, MN.

Obituary Preview: John Herman Terfehr of Osakis died unexpectedly from a motor vehicle accident on Saturday, July 9, 2022. He was 78 years old. That age though, was nothing but a number. John truly lived life to the fullest. He made each year, and each day, count.

God broke the mold when John was born on July 30, 1943, to Norbert and Margaret Terfehr of West Union. John’s life started like most Catholic boys in the area at the time. He was baptized, confirmed and served as an altar boy at St. Alexius Catholic Church in West Union. The life of the second oldest of four children was off to a pretty traditional start.

From that point on, the ride was wild. John attended District 5 Country School in West Union Township. It was there that he developed a natural skill for math – he could add and multiply quicker than most could get the answer from Siri –, he had a surreal understanding of words – which would lead to a love of crossword puzzles – and he had a true gift for storytelling – he knew at least 2,000 jokes. By memory. Dozens for any occasion. Especially the PG-13 variety.

After graduating from the Morris Ag School, John and some buddies started racing cars. He was good at it. He liked the competition, but he loved the camaraderie the most. Working on the cars wasn’t as much fun as racing them, but the time spent doing it was part of a work ethic that John carried out his entire life.

It was at this time that John started farming, like his dad, and would continue to work the fields of Todd County for most his life. He loved, loved, loved farming. Despite visiting all 48 continental U.S. states, John always said that if he could live anywhere in the world it would be exactly where he spent his 78 years – central Minnesota. He loved everything about the land, the fields, the crops and the seasons (even the cold one!), as his hobbies matched perfectly with this part of the country.

Along with farming, John also drove truck and owned and operated John Terfehr Trucking, Inc. in Osakis for more than two decades.

During retirement (yeah, right), he enjoyed a variety of leisure activities, most notably tractor pulls. He competed in pulls across the state, partnering with his close friend Dennis Christianson to collect wins at multiple weight classes. Along with tractors for pulling, John had a vast collection of antique tractors, which he also would annually enter into the West Union 4th of July parade. In addition, John spent hours and hours aboard his snowmobiles and his 3-wheel trike that he loved to ride on a beautiful summer day with his best buddy, his dog, Jax, always at his side. John and Jax were inseparable.

John’s other passions were cooking (his specialties were fantastic!), sleeveless shirts (no one had more), cards (gin rummy, skit, slap jack, and his favorite, Crazy 8), and above all else, his grandchildren. He loved them. Half those sleeveless shirts had prints of his granddaughters and grandsons on them. Family mattered more and more and more and more to John with each passing year. That was evident with how much he boasted about each and every one of the family members he leaves behind.

John is survived by his daughter, Kristine Hawkins of Blaine, and son, Doug Terfehr of Frisco, Tex. Kristine and husband Patrick, and Doug and wife Crissy, blessed John with six grandchildren: Elizabeth, Katherine, Rebecca, Landon, Taylor and Ty. John is also survived by his former wife, Jerry Terfehr of Lodi, Calif., the mother of Kristine and Doug, former wife, Jan Aoun of Mesquite, Tex., older sister Joyce Klimek of Osakis and younger brother Mark Terfehr of Dayton, Minn.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Susan Engle and a nephew, Todd Engle.

A visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., with a prayer service at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at Roy Hetland Funeral Home in Osakis. Mass of Christian Burial will be heldat 11 a.m. (visitation one hour prior), Monday, July 18, 2022, at St. Alexius Catholic Church in West Union where John remained an active parish member. Interment will take place at the church cemetery.

Obituary Preview: Ruby Lorene Maus, the daughter of John and Marie (Anderson) Olson, was born on July 9, 1917, in West Union Township, MN. Ruby grew up in Osakis area and graduated from Osakis High School in 1935. She was united in marriage to Lawrence Maus on May 21, 1939. Together they farmed East of Osakis and raised two children: Barbara and Dennis. After Ruby’s husband died, she moved into Osakis in 1997.

Ruby enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening, and helping with farm chores. She also enjoyed reading, playing cards, and bingo. She was always prepared to make food if company stopped by. Her refrigerator and freezer were always full of food for such occasions. Ruby was involved with the Osakis Lutheran Church and volunteered her time as a Sunday School teacher and with the church women’s groups. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her.

Ruby L. Maus, died on Friday, July 8, 2022, one day short of her 105th birthday, at the Galeon in Osakis, MN. Ruby is survived by her children, Barbara Larson and Dennis (Rita) Maus; grandchildren, Robert (Janelle) Larson, Julie (Steve) Jozelic, Scott (Betsy) Larson, Genny (Mark) LeBrun, Cindy (Ken) Hoppe, Daniel (Christina) Maus, James (Jenn) Maus, Louisa (Chris) Glenetske, Ken (Lisa) Maus, Amanda (Andy) Stramer, and Monica (Josh) Anderson; 40 great grandchildren; and 4 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Maus; parents, John and Marie Olson; brother, Clarence Olson; sister, Doris Vangstad; infant sister, Myrtle Irene Olson; son-in-law, Neil Larson; and great granddaughter, Clare Glenetske.

Obituary Preview: Viola Bernadine Trisko Kraemer, age 92, of Alexandria and formerly of Osakis passed into her eternal life on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at Grand Arbor in Alexandria.

She was born April 21, 1930 in Melrose to Carl and Anna (Kemper) Trisko. She grew up in Melrose, Greenwald and Sauk Centre the only girl and middle child of seven.

On June 27, 1951 she was united in marriage to Frank W Kraemer at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre. They lived and farmed north of Osakis for eight years until moving to a farm on the southeast side of Osakis where they lived and worked until their retirement in 1990. They also enjoyed living on their hobby farm on the southwest edge of Osakis until 2006 when they moved to an apartment in Alexandria.

Viola was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Osakis and then St Mary’s parish in Alexandria. She was an excellent seamstress making most of her girls’ clothes. She also sewed many quilts for the missions. Viola made over 200 teddy bears which were sold by the mission group to raise money to buy material for baby quilts and baby layettes. She always had a large garden and canned all the produce each year to last through the winter season.

If she wasn’t working on the farm, she enjoyed embroidering, crocheting, hand appliqueing quilt tops and stitched many quilts given to her family. Through the years, she embroidered many dish towels, pillow cases and dresser scarves and crocheted afghans. Frank and Viola made hundreds of Rosaries which were sent to missions throughout the world.

The whole family including Dad was included in the Christmas baking season using many German and Austrian recipes. Mom was an excellent baker and treats were shared with anyone who came to visit throughout the year.

Viola is survived by her daughters, Kathleen (Donald) Koopmeiners of Long Prairie, Marlene (Donald) Klaphake of Melrose, Margie (Delbert) Bodde of Alexandria and Marilyn (David) Lang of Fargo, North Dakota; two grandsons, Richard Bodde (Shanna) of Alexandria and Jonathon (Sophia) of North Pasco, Washington; two great granddaughters (Allie and Avery) and two great grandsons (Lincoln and Liam). She is also survived by two brothers (Raymond and Clarence) of Sauk Centre.

Viola was preceded in death by her husband, Frank on May 18, 2011. She was also preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Alphonse, Raphael, Jerome and Richard.

A private Mass of Resurrection was held on Friday, June 24, 2022 with Father David Grundman officiating. Internment was at Calvary Cemetery in Osakis.

Obituary Preview: Diane Marie (Westphal) Knake was born on February 25, 1948, to Leonard and Mary (Semrau) Westphal in Yellow Medicine County, Granite Falls, Minnesota. She grew up in Atwater and the Kerkhoven area where she attended grade school and high school. When Diane found the love of her life, Les Knake, they dated for six months before marrying on June 10, 1966, at the Salem Lutheran Church in Comfrey, Minnesota. The couple began their married life in Springfield for a short time and then Sleepy Eye, Minnesota. Six years and two children later, the family moved to Long Prairie. Les and Diane worked together raising dairy cattle, hogs, sheep and beef cattle. They also specialized in raising quarter horses.

Diane worked outside the home and farm, including Griff’s Pizza, Geno’s and Drevlow’s Laundry. She also cared for elderly people and small children. In her younger years, Diane loved gardening and making meals for her family, especially the holidays. Later, her failing eyesight did not stop her from doing her horse chores. She loved all the comments she would get from people when they told her she had such beautiful horses. It made her day. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Diane passed away at her home surrounded by her family in rural Long Prairie on Saturday morning, June 18, 2022, at the age of 74. Diane is survived by her two children, Lisa (Todd) Goraczkowski of Staples, and Liana (Elroy) Georges Jr. of Lake George, Minnesota; grandchildren Cody and Amanda Georges and Tyler Goraczkowski; two great-grandchildren, Piston Georges and Adlynn Dukowitz. She is preceded in death by her husband, Les, parents, Leonard and Mary Westphal, and an infant brother; and brother, Roy Westphal; and sister, Delores Bjork.

A Funeral Service will be held 2:30 PM on Friday, June 24, 2022, at the Roy-Hetland Funeral Home in Osakis. Visitation will be held from 4-7 PM on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at the Roy-Hetland Funeral Home and for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Obituary Preview: Dorothy Margaret (Williams) Maus was born on February 26, 1932, in West Union, Minnesota to John and Margaret Williams. She grew up on a farm in West Union Township and attended country school through the eighth grade. Dorothy graduated from Osakis High School in 1949. This is where she met Dale and they started going steady when they were seniors. After graduation Dorothy went to Minneapolis and worked at Northwestern Bank.

Dorothy and Dale were married August 9, 1952, (almost 70 years ago). They lived in Connecticut while Dale was in the Navy and Dorothy worked at an electronic manufacturer. They lived in Columbia Heights while Dale attended the University of Minnesota and moved to Fridley where they lived for 24 years, raising their 4 children. They moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1980, and retired in 1988. They spent summers in Minnesota and winters in Arizona. Dorothy was a good cook and family and friends will miss her homemade bread, rolls, potato salad and Christmas cookies. Dorothy was a loving mother, wife and friend and she will be greatly missed.

We send a special thank you to the dedicated people at Knute Nelson Hospice.

Dorothy passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on June 14, 2022, at the age of 90. She is survived by husband, Dale Maus, four children, Gregory (Peggy) Maus, Jillayne (Timothy) Hanson, Joseph (Diane) Maus, and Garth Maus; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Vera (Williams) Arneson; brothers, George (Jeane) Williams and Robert (Bernie) Williams; and many nieces and nephews. Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents, John and Margaret; sister, Elizabeth; nephew, Charles Imdieke; and grandson; Dale Maus.

A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 AM on July 9, 2022, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Osakis, Minnesota. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service at the church.

Obituary Preview: Edward “Steve” Stephen Loranger was born on April 3, 1943, in Argyle, MN to George and Doria (Asselin) Loranger. He graduated from Argyle High School in 1961. Steve was drafted into the U.S. Army and served at Fort Lewis in Washington. After an honorable discharge, Steve moved to the Twin Cities where he lived with his sister, Ann. Steve attended the University of Minnesota and earned an Associate Arts Degree.

On July 21, 1973, Steve was united in marriage to Kathleen Roy (during a double wedding ceremony along with her sister, Barbara and spouse) at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Osakis. They lived in Maple Grove and were blessed with their beautiful daughters, Christina, Julie, Elizabeth and Valarie. Steve worked as the Maintenance Supervisor in the Custodial, Tinners and Carpenters Departments at Honeywell, Inc. in Golden Valley, retiring after a 33 year career. Steve and Kathy moved to Osakis in 2002. In his retirement years, Steve enjoyed summer work selling sweet corn in Osakis for Schoenberg’s Sweet Corn and then for the past five years drove as a courier for the Brother’s Markets.

One of Steve’s greatest joys was doing family genealogies, and he researched his family descendants as far back as the 1500’s. He worked meticulously on every family member, new in-laws and relative, and was always ready with his data worksheets and family histories at every family occasion to gather more information for his latest research. He was especially thrilled by the chance to travel with his sister to visit his early French Canadian ancestry near Quebec, Canada and meet new cousins and distant relatives. Steve was a true family man who loved to play cards, especially Pinochle and Cribbage. He and his daughters played a final game just this past week. He also enjoyed growing vegetables, and especially loved tending his strawberry plants and annual flower pots. He was humble, kind and loved to visit with anyone he met. His family was the most important thing and he treasured the time they spent together on family holidays and vacations. He was a proud Grandpa and Great Grandpa.

Steve died on peacefully at his home on June 9, 2022, at the age of 79 years after a recent diagnosis of liver disease. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathy of Osakis; daughters, Christina (Michael) Baxter of Otsego, Julie, (Corey) Giesler, Elizabeth (Daniel) Nelson, and Valarie Loranger, all of Osakis; grandchildren, Chase Baxter, Jena, Jake and Jared Nelson, Jillian Giesler; step-grandchildren, Brook (Mackenzie Asmus) Giesler and Megan (Wyatt) Olson; and step-great-grandchildren, Landon and Rosalie Asmus, and Sullivan Olson; brother, Morris “Maury” (Nancy) Loranger of El Monte, CA; and many nieces and nephews. Steve was also a host father to over 13 foreign exchange students over the years. Steve is preceded in death by stillborn daughter, Mary Angelique Loranger; parents, George and Doria; brother, Eugene Loranger; sisters, Ann Marie Spillane, Eva Parson and Shirley Ann Loranger.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 AM on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Osakis. Visitation will be held from 4-7 PM on Monday, June 13, 2022, and a Prayer Service held at 7 PM at the Roy-Hetland Funeral Home and for one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Interment will be held at Fort Snelling in Minneapolis at a later date.

Obituary Preview: Marlys Mae Ferris was called home to be withherLordand Savioron June 3,2022,at the age of 90. Marlys was born on December 17,1931,to Everett and Cora (Johnson) Reddick in Osakis, Minnesota. She went to Osakis Public School where she met Robert Ferris, who became the love of her life. They joined in marriage on September 1,1952and lived on the FerrisFamilyDairy Farmin Osakisfor 66 years together where they raised their two sons, David and Bruce.After Bob’s passing on September 10,2018,she moved into Terrance Heights apartmentsin town, where she enjoyed movie and pizza nights with the ladies! Marlys loved her family and gave us the most wonderful example of how to be a wife, mother, and grandmother.She loved Bob more than life itself and theyspent their life side by side, whether it was milking cows, going out dancing, bowling, playing cards with friends or going to grandkids’ events. Their love for eachotherandGod createda family that she spent her life taking care of and loving. She loved spending time in her gardens, baking, and going to Women’s Bible Studies also. She probably made over a million cookies in her lifetime because there was always “Grandma cookies” ready to take out to the field for afternoon coffee or justtimes when you stopped playing outside and came in to say hi to Grandma and she would sneak you a cookie!!

Marlyswill live on in the hearts of her family,her sonsand daughters-in-law, David& CynthiaFerris of Hackensack,Bruce andConnieFerris of Osakis, hersixgrandchildren, Angie (Tony) Arnold, John (Lacey) Ferris, Kelly (Steve) Schneider, Brian (Katie) Ferris, Keith (Meagan) Ferris, and Kristin (RJ) Deutsch, 18 great-grandchildren,her brother Tom (Sandy) Reddick, many nieces and nephews, and friends.

Marlys is preceded in death by her loving husband, Bob, her parents, her sisters, DorisCurtisand ColleenKloos, and brother, KennyReddick.

Memorial Service will be held on Friday, June 10,2022at 11:00 am at OurSaviour’slu*theran Church in Nelson. Visitation will be on Thursday, June 9,2022from 4-6 pm at the Roy Hetland Funeral Home in Osakis and also one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials are preferred to the GaleonSenior Living orOurSaviour’slu*theran Church.

Obituary Preview: Grayce Almeda Hughes, age 102, left this world for her heavenly home on May 29, 2022.

Grayce was born on December 10, 1919, at Leal, North Dakota to George and Minnie (Parsons) Dailey. She was welcomed by 5 older brothers.

On November 1, 1939, Grayce married the love of her life, Loren Hughes, at Leslie Community Church. After their marriage the couple moved onto the Hughes family farm where she lived for 82 years raised her four children: Gary, Harry Dean, Rodney, & Marilynn who she loved dearly. She also enjoyed socializing, entertaining, gardening, dancing, baking, sewing and crafting.

She belonged to many organizations where she was very active and a president for 50 years of her ladies aide. Grayce was a wonderful hostess. The coffee was always on which also included sweet homemade treats and opened arms for a hug.

She is survived by her children: Harry Dean (Juanita), Rodney (Sue), Marilynn (Rudy), daughter-in-law, Betty; grandchildren: Terri (Mike) Grinager, Jim (Brenda) Hughes, Kelly Hughes, Justin Hughes, Julie (Scott) Tvrdik, Kris (Scott) Wagner, Greg (Jenny) Faber, Daylon (Kristen) Faber, Brian (Julie) Hughes, Jeff Glatty, Pam (Howie) Odor, Leslie (Walter) Smith, Kali (Joel) Laur; 22 great grandchildren, 8 great great grandchildren; godson, Jeffrey Canakes.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Loren; son, Gary; son-in-law, Ray Faber; parents and siblings.

Obituary Preview: Tyler Ray Bjorstrom was a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend. He passed unexpectedly on May 27, 2022. He is survived by his mother Vicki, sister Sarah (Warren), brother Jacob (Yuri), and nephews Alex and Josh. ~ Tyler will always be Vicki's baby boy. She loves him dearly. Tyler will always be in her heart, and she will miss him until the day they meet again. ~

Tyler was preceded in death by his grandparents and his father Larry.

Even though grandparents aren't supposed to pick favorites, his grandma Velma didn't care. She would pronounce loudly that Tyler was her favorite grandchild. Velma had dementia in her later years and Tyler was the only person she recognized. Velma would talk about Tyler constantly to the nursing staff and when he visited, she was happy as a kid on Christmas morning.

Tyler was loved deeply by so many family members and close friends. He was extremely smart and had a great sense of humor and a quick wit that would often go over people’s heads - unless you were sharp and paying attention! He had a natural talent for music and drawing, just like his dad.

Although he didn't have children of his own Tyler was great with kids and they were naturally drawn to his kind soul. Animals could also sense his kindness. If you were at a social gathering with Tyler, you could count on his lap being full either with kids or dogs.

We are so very proud of Tyler and all his accomplishments. He courageously fought an extremely difficult battle with bipolar depression and is at peace now sitting between his two heroes - dad and grandpa.

Tyler’s final heroic act was to donate his organs.We are thankful that his organ donation will bring happiness to other families. A private memorial service for close family and friends will be held graveside at 11:00 am on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at the Long Bridge Lutheran Church in Little Sauk, MN

Obituary Preview: Loretta Marie (Schluender) Becker was born on February 2, 1926, in Osakis, Minnesota to Casper and Hyacintha (Fischer) Schluender. She graduated from Osakis High School, and then went to work at Woolsworth’s in Alexandria where she later worked as an accountant.

Loretta was united in marriage to Harland Becker on April 26, 1949, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Osakis. They moved to South Dakota for a short time, before moving to a farm on the west side of Lake Osakis. The couple was blessed with five children, Richard, Harold, Barbara, Gerald and Michael. Loretta worked as a homemaker and also helped with the family farming operation.

Loretta enjoyed reading, puzzles, and gardening. She loved to travel in her later years, especially her trips throughout the United States. Although Loretta did not hunt, she enjoyed going on hunting trips with Harland.

Loretta died on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Alex Assisted Living in Alexandria at the age of 96. She is survived by her children, Richard Becker of Sartell, Harold (Deanna) Becker of Delano, Barbara Schieffer of Manhattan, KS, Gerald (Lynn) Becker of Oakdale; and Michael (Renee) Becker of Garfield; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; siblings, Raymond (Margaret) Schluender, Richard (Judy) Schluender, Leo (Patricia) Schluender, Robert (Ardelle) Schluender; and many nieces and nephews. Loretta is preceded in death by her husband, Harland; parents, Casper and Hyacintha; brothers, Alois, Joseph, Emil, and Walter Schluender; sister, Agnes Kaas; and infant brother, Frank.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 AM on Friday, May 27, 2022, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Osakis with Rosary at 9:30 AM and visitation to follow. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Osakis.

Obituary Preview: Elizabeth “Beth” Elaine Housen was born on May 4, 1967, in Alexandria, MN to Thomas and Shirley (Herrick) Housen. She graduated from Jefferson High School in Alexandria, MN. She went to work in the kitchen at the Holiday Inn and later at Bonanza Restaurant where she was the manager. She later worked at Arrowwood Resort as the manager in the waterpark. Beth loved animals, especially her cats and dogs.

Elizabeth died on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at her home in Alexandria at the age of 55. She is survived by her mother, Shirley Dunn of Alexandria; aunt, Patti (Bill) Murphy of Goodyear, AZ; uncle, Clifford (Kay) Herrick of Jamestown, ND; cousins, Kim, Jeff, and David Herrick. Beth is preceded in death by her father, Thomas Housen; step-dad, Mike Dunn; maternal grandparents, Clarence and Elna Herrick; paternal grandparents, Ted and Winne Housen; and cousins, Steven and Curtis Herrick.

A committal service will be held 10:00 AM on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at Lakeside Cemetery in Osakis, MN.